Mechanical Engineer II - Science, Industrial & Technology

Progressive Companies • Durham, NC

19h • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Mechanical Engineer II, you are a licensed Professional Engineer with strong career ambition and a proven ability to translate complex mechanical systems into high-performing building solutions. You collaborate within a multi-disciplinary team to design mechanical systems that balance technical excellence, budget, and schedule. Through strong planning, prioritization, and client focus, you help deliver integrated environments that perform.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an EAC/ABET-accredited program (or equivalent education and experience qualifying for licensure).
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) with current licensure required. NCEES registration and NSPE membership preferred. CSI-CDT certification preferred (training provided). LEED AP BD+C and/or WELL AP preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant mechanical engineering experience across a variety of project types, including complex assignments.
• Demonstrated experience independently performing load analysis, equipment sizing, ductwork sizing, and hydronic system design.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical engineering standards, regulations, and documentation processes, including researching and incorporating code requirements into technical documents.
• Proven experience producing construction drawings and specifications and executing QA/QC processes.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate effectively with architects, engineers, designers, consultants, construction administrators, authorities having jurisdiction, and contractors.
• Strong capability managing multiple complex projects while maintaining deadlines and client service excellence.
• Proficiency in Revit and/or AutoCAD required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) required; experience with Project, SharePoint, and Teams preferred.

Nice To Haves

• NCEES registration and NSPE membership preferred.
• CSI-CDT certification preferred (training provided).
• LEED AP BD+C and/or WELL AP preferred.
• experience with Project, SharePoint, and Teams preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical system designs including load analysis, equipment sizing, ductwork sizing, hydronic systems, plumbing, and fire suppression systems aligned with Progressive standards.
• Coordinate mechanical design efforts through schematic design, design development, and construction documentation phases to ensure quality and schedule adherence.
• Produce detailed building models, construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents that are technically sound and fee-aligned.
• Collaborate with internal disciplines, consultants, contractors, and governing agencies to ensure code compliance and eliminate document conflicts.
• Lead and participate in project meetings, site visits, agency reviews, and Lessons Learned sessions as an active team contributor.
• Monitor scope, schedule, and budget performance in partnership with the Senior Mechanical Engineer and recommend corrective strategies when necessary.
• Integrate addenda, RFIs, change proposals, and change orders into project documentation while maintaining quality control standards.
• Utilize design technologies including Revit, AutoCAD, BSD Speclink, and emerging tools to optimize presentation and production efficiency.
• Support proposal development and contribute to financial stewardship by aligning documentation with scope, schedule, and fee structure.
• Foster strong internal and external client relationships through technical confidence, responsiveness, and accountability.

Benefits

• The firm is continually ranked as one of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation®, with comprehensive benefits including an award-winning wellness program, hybrid work schedule, summer hours, profit-sharing, and employee stock ownership plan (ESOP).
• Progressive Companies is committed to development and growth of team members through continuing education, mentorship, growth opportunities, and more.
• We are dedicated to giving back to our communities, with paid service-learning hours available to every employee and corporate sponsorship for a wide range of community organizations and activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level